How far is Cloquet, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Cloquet, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.86 mi
02h 10m
Flight
127.57 mi
205.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.57 mi
Kilometers
205.3 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.86 mi
Kilometers
236.35 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Cloquet
Sun, May 31, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloquet
2026-05-31T08:19
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloquet
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Cloquet
71.6 mi
01h 05m
To Plymouth
75.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cloquet and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cloquet and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cloquet Avenue

    158 m · 22 sec · Cloquet Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 42nd Avenue North

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloquet and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 75%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 10%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 4%
42nd Avenue North
4.77 mi · 3%
MN 100
3.89 mi · 3%
Northwest Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 05m from Cloquet
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cloquet and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cloquet to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Cloquet and 75.2 miles from Plymouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.49 one way or $36.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cloquet and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine City.

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloquet and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 127.57 mi (205.3 km).

Cloquet

#1 Cloquet

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,014
Coordinates46.7216100, -92.4593600
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-92.459372, 46.72161)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.62 L · about $18.49
Round trip
$36.97
10.36 gal · 39.24 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.49 $36.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.31 $40.62
Premium $4.39 $22.75 $45.50
Diesel $4.86 $25.20 $50.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloquet and Plymouth. The current time is 08:19:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.